Regional Academy for Advanced Technology & Engineering

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Applying to the Academy

The Regional Academy for Advanced Technology and Engineering (RA²TE) offers area high school
juniors and seniors the ability to gain college credit and experience on a college campus while
finishing their high school careers. The RA²TE currently has two programs available to students,
Engineering and Mechatronics (Engineering Technology). Students can earn up to 36 college credit
hours (9 credits per semester) at a small fraction of the total tuition per credit.

Eligibility:

Students must be at sophomore status or higher

The Application packet must be complete with all signatures and returned to Regional Academy Coordinator

Proof of Virginia Placement Testing scores or proof that they have taken the SAT and received
a score of 500 or above on critical reading and writing and/or 520 or above on math. Students
also have the option of providing proof that they have taken the ACT and received a combined
score of 21 or higher in the English and writing and/or a score of 22 or higher in math.

Students must receive recommendation from current Math or Science Teacher

All new RA²TE students must attend a New Student Orientation

Instructions:

Complete all sections of the RA²TE application (please print neatly)

All signatures must be signed on the Parent/Guardian and Student Commitment page

Include any assessment scores that can be used for placement into classes

Attach an up-to-date high school transcript

Attached completed and signed Teacher Recommendation with signature

Notify your high school counselor prior to completing and submitting application

Your application must have all components before it is considered complete. Call the
Division of Engineering at 540-857-6731, if you need additional information or have questions
regarding the application process. You may also contact the Regional Academy Coordinator directly
at tdrumheller@virginiawestern.edu or 540-857-6366.

Acceptance and New Student Orientation:

A letter of acceptance will be sent by mail two weeks after the deadline date. Students accepted
into the Regional Academy will be required to participate in an orientation prior to the start of the
semester. Details of the orientation will be provided in the letter of acceptance.

Virginia Western Community College
School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Regional Academy for Advanced Technology and Engineering
540-857-6731 (office) or 540-857-6944 (fax)

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